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{{stub}}The '''StuntMaster''' is a "virtual reality" headset created by [[Victormaxx]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and Super Nintendo. It is similar to [[Sega]]'s plans for their unreleased [[Sega VR]] system, though no games were designed specifically for it. It was only released in North America.
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{{stub}}The '''Victormaxx StuntMaster''', often advertised as the '''Virtual Reality StuntMaster''', is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] and SNES-compatible [[wikipedia:head-mounted display|head-mounted display]] developed and published by [[Victormaxx]]. Marketed as a [[virtual reality]] headset, the StuntMaster is instead simply a head-mounted display with basic stereoscopic effects. Released exclusively in the United States in August 1993, the headset is notable for including an instruction manual and supporting documentation written in the first person (as if the unit is speaking to the user), even going as far as to include a fictional [[wikipedia:résumé|résumé]] for the device.
  
The StuntMaster is essentially a large pair of goggles with two built-in LCD screens which project the image into each eye. As no 3D effects are implemented in the headset (and no games for either console supporting 3D output), it essentially acts as a TV. It requires its own power source which is provided with the unit.
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As the StuntMaster connects to [[Sega Mega Drive]] hardware using the model 1's video connector, it is unable to operate with later model Mega Drive hardware (which had a different video connector). No games were designed to take advantage of any of the headset's possible functionality. Additionally, the headset has gained a modern reputation as being difficult to set up, heavy and uncomfortable to wear, and providing a poor display of the games being played.
  
The StuntMaster is notoriously difficult to set up without an instruction manual, and comes with some odd features such as an attached "CV" documenting the fictional "life" of the unit. It will not function with the Sega Mega Drive model 2 as it relies on the back [[DE-9]] port of the model 1.
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It is a very large and heavy unit which puts pressure on the front of the head, though there is also a clip which can attach to the player's shoulder to attempt to hold it upright (at the expense of being able to turn). Like [[Nintendo]]'s Virtual Boy console (and numerous other attempts at "virtual reality"), prolonged use is not advised.
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Some games are incompatible with the unit (mainly those which require light gun support), though a definitive list has not been created.
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Latest revision as of 08:17, 12 October 2023

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StuntMaster
Made for: Sega Mega Drive
Manufacturer: Victormaxx
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US
$219.95219.95

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The Victormaxx StuntMaster, often advertised as the Virtual Reality StuntMaster, is a Sega Mega Drive and SNES-compatible head-mounted display developed and published by Victormaxx. Marketed as a virtual reality headset, the StuntMaster is instead simply a head-mounted display with basic stereoscopic effects. Released exclusively in the United States in August 1993, the headset is notable for including an instruction manual and supporting documentation written in the first person (as if the unit is speaking to the user), even going as far as to include a fictional résumé for the device.

As the StuntMaster connects to Sega Mega Drive hardware using the model 1's video connector, it is unable to operate with later model Mega Drive hardware (which had a different video connector). No games were designed to take advantage of any of the headset's possible functionality. Additionally, the headset has gained a modern reputation as being difficult to set up, heavy and uncomfortable to wear, and providing a poor display of the games being played.

Magazine articles

Main article: StuntMaster/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in GamePro (US) #51: "October 1993" (1993-xx-xx)
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Physical scans

Mega Drive, US
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